Scholastic’s Global Trek lets you plan your own virtual trip to any of 35 different countries, read all about their cultures and customs, and write down all that you learn in your own travel journal.
Country Reports (http://www.countryreports.org/): Geared especially to young people, this site includes general information about the nations of the world. It also allows you to listen to national anthems and look at flags of various countries.
The CIA World FactBook might be a bit dry, but it is one of the most reliable sites for basic facts, figures, and comparisons between countries.
The BBC’s Country Profiles is similar to the CIA World FactBook, but it’s easier to navigate and gives a clearer outline of each country’s background, leaders and media.
The U.S. Department of State provides a thorough and up-to-date overview of every country you would research with its Background Notes.
NationMaster compiles data from sources as the CIA World Factbook, UN and OECD, and makes it easy to compare data from one country to another.
Altapedia (http://www.atlapedia.com/): This online encyclopedia provides facts, figures and statistical information about such topics as the history, people, geography, language, and religion of countries around the world. The site also offers political and physical maps of regions of the world.
Not as helpful for facts, but great info:
Time for Kids’ Around the World takes you on a tour of countries and even a couple of U.S. states through sightseeing guides, folktales, quizzes, and more.
Not as helpful for facts, but great info: